The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-02
nI'ENERY AT ROBELINE,
Hearty Reception by Citizens Of
Natchitoches.

NatChltocheS.
The Governor Addresses an Impromptu
Meeting Got Up by Merchants, aud
formers.
RoBELNE, Nov. 1.-THE citizens of RobeIine
being DESTROYS Of hearing Gov. McEnery,
rendered an invitation to the McEnery cam
paign committee to have the Governor and
Messrs. Burke, Jonas and Eustis attend a
grand meeting at Natchi.oches. The com.
mittee responded that it was impossible at
this time to comply with the request. The
merchants Of Robeline. not being content,
wired a special request that the. Governor
and speakers lay over day here and then go
to Shreveport. Gov. McEnery was the only
one of the gentlemen who could accept the
invitation.
Last night the Governor arrived and was
met at the train by J. H. Hill, J. H. Cald-
well, ". A. Ponder, II. Manhen, DR.. J. E.
Thomas and Isaac 4. Carter, of the Robeline
Reporter, and number of other prominent
citizens. This morning the Governor was
waited upon By al the prominent merchants.
The meeting to-day was attended by over
$50 persons, including many ladies. Old
citizens say it was as large political meeting
as was ever held here. At 12 O'Clock all
places of business were closed and all at
tended the meeting, which was held in Bu-
vers' Hail.
Mr.. 4. Y. Carter called the meeting to
order. The officers were: James ii. Hill,
PRESIDENT; vice presidents, J. J. Rains, A.
H. Massey, ". a. Ponder, J. II. Caldwell, j.
n. Burkett. G. J. Smith, J. Z. Reagan,
Enoch Most; secretaries, l.. 3. Gay and NJ.
T. Buvens.
Mr.. Hill said that other speakers were
invited, but could not come, and lie intro
duced
LoUIsIANA's DISTINGUISHED GOVERNOR, s. D,
m'ESERY
The Governor, coming forward, was re-
ceived with uDroarious and prolonged ap-
plsuse. He paid p glowing tribute to the ls-
dies, and then went into his main argument.
He discussed the various statements of the
''reformers, and said that in their personal
government arguments in the beginning of
the campaign they covered the whole State,
but they had now come down to three par
ishes--Last Baton Rouge, Vim and ST. Ian
dry. He showed that the Performers" were
as much at fault here as in their other state
ments. The facts were given. The record,
he said, was in the executive Office, and solid
facts must give way to the lurid imagination
of the ''re;ormers." 1t would be difficult to
follow the reformeTs in their anomalo us CAM
paign. The contradiction it .csriies with 1T
is the statement OF their chieftain that he
does not want the Office, yet IS making Wig
OrollS campaign for it.
The Governor seized hold of their state
ments. He said he could not call them issues
because the 'reformersn had rendered none
except the overcoming
QUESTION OF PERsoNALlSM,
which is growing beautifully less in the area
OF country which they covered with it's
baieful influences. He took up each one of
heir sIatements and by logic and fact
bowed what little reason the reformers had
10 base their campaign upon lie took ND
| the attitude of the reform party as q factional
party and went into its history from its in
cipiency. and showed that they were attempt
ing to correct alleged abuses by o distinct
and separate organization. They are max
Ing campaign exclusively their own. No
democrats supporting the State administra-
ton are, wanted OF permitted to speak at
their gatherings.
One must he a stakeholder to hive q voice at
their meetings. Now, the Democratic party
is not exclusive. 1t invites ell to participate
and to discuss matters, and TO have say in
everything that pertains to the interest ct
the party.
Tie Governor asked the ''reformers" to
qnit, this factional tight, admit the prosperity
OF the state, Join with the regular Democ-
| racy in q grand agricultural, educational and
leyae jubilee, and let the news go abroad
honest, faithful Democratic government, a
good sell and healJht,.l climate: that we haze
advanced in all or lntGrests, medical, social
| and political, and, with these facts in hand,
| let us meet the immigrant on tee border and
conduct him to our l:ospitabie State and as
sure him that $50 ot:icehotlers do not hold
| IN srbjection 200, 600 voters.
The Governor said the interests of the
State
IIUsT RISE ABOVE FACTION.
As political citizens let us dismiss the idea
that any man is necessary to the salvation OF
the people. The people ere intelligent and
can take care OF themselves. pompey once
| said he had only to stamp on the soil of italy
and an army would spring into existence.
We have no l'empeys, and Gov. Nichols can
not by q single bugle call muster sal Ovation
army. We nave q good and an economical
government. We have good and faithful
officers, Democratic principles and policy.
and practical government. II we have not,
why is not the proof furnished? Every DEM
ocrat should rejoice, in our advancement.
Peace, Joy and happiness dwell among our
people. Let laughter RING. out on the air,
| and at every turn OF the wheel in cyclying
time gather flowers in our summer cline,
and gather wealth through our golden
gates.
G,,he Governor discussed the material adj
vancement OF the State, giving facts and
figures which were convincing, and then
thanked The audience for their attention.
Daring the delivery, which lasted an hour,
the Governor was frequently interrupted by
applause, and as he bowed himself to his
seat the applause was henrtY and PROLONGED.